CPSC2021-05-05
Scott Fetzer Consumer Brands Recalls Multi-Use Water Pumps Due to Fire and Shock Hazards
Wayne/Scott Fetzer Company d/b/a Scott Fetzer Consumer Brands, of Harrison, Ohio
Hazard
If water gets into the electrical circuit board, it can short circuit, posing fire, burn and electrical shock hazards.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled pumps and contact Scott Fetzer Consumer Brands for a free replacement WaterBUG AUTO or standard WaterBUG pump.
Sold at
The Home Depot stores nationwide and online through www.homedepot.com and The Home Depot Pro through www.wilmar.com from July 2019 through March 2021 for about $130.
Affected count
About 42,000
Injuries reported
The firm has received 28 reports of the circuit board malfunctioning, including two reports of minor burn injuries.
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Replace
Products
WAYNE WaterBUG GLOW Multi-Use Submersible Water Removal Pumps
Consumer contact
Scott Fetzer Consumer Brands toll-free at 844-369-2149 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at recall@sfconsumerbrands.com or visit www.waynepumps.com/waterbugglowrecall or www.waynepumps.com and click on "Recall" link for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Scott-Fetzer-Consumer-Brands-Recalls-Multi-Use-Water-Pumps-Due-to-Fire-and-Shock-HazardsDon't want to check this manually?
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